Nad pojazdami napędzanymi parą, myślano już w XVII w. Ksiądz z Flandrii, Ferdinand Verbiest, miał rzekomo w 1678 przedstawić Chińskiemu cesarzowi taki pojazd napędzany parą, jednak nie ma na to żadnych dowodów. Dlatego za pierwszego konstruktora samochodu uznaje się Nicolasa-Josepha Cugnot, który zaprezentował takie auto w 1769. Kolejnym ważnym okresem w historii samochodu, są lata około 1870. Siegfried Marcus skonstruował wtedy pierwszy samochód napędzany benzyną. Nie można być pewnym kto pierwszy skonstruował silnik o spalaniu wewnętrznym. Uznaje się że zrobiło to niemal jednocześnie kilku niemieckich inżynierów, niezależnie od siebie. Karl Benz skonstruował pierwsze auto w 1885 w Mannheim, niedługo później otrzymał patent i w 1888 rozpoczął produkcję. Gottlieb Daimler wraz z Wilhelmem Maybachem w 1889 w Stuttgarcie zaprojektowali pojazd działający na podobnej zasadzie.
Jak policja wyleczyła mnie z obywatelskiej czujności
Zdarza mi się prosić policję o interwencję. Robię to niechętnie, bo wiem, że i beze mnie policjanci mają wystarczająco dużo do roboty. A jak akurat nic nie mają do roboty, to tym bardziej nie należy im przerywać rzadkiej chwili odpoczynku - pisze Jerzy Skoczylas.
- Caterham • 16
- Westfield • 5
- Rochdale • 2
- Robin Hood • 4
- Porsche • 8
- Locost • 40
- JBA • 3
- Fiberfab • 3
- Factory Five Roadsters • 26
- Dax • 10
- Cobra • 11
- Clubs • 32
- Bradley GT • 6
- Manufacturers • 40
- Triple C Challenger - An XJ6 based replica of Jaguar E type. Contains the original brochure, a build description, history and gallery.
- WebRing: The 2CV Kits and Specials Club - Webring for kitcars and specials based upon the Citroën 2CV or derivatives.
- Peter Wannop's Locust Seven Pages - My build, the Locust, inspiration, photographs, fun and games, technical tips, links, Gav's Mini and contact.
- Project Fifty-Fifty - A VW 1950 split window replica built from a Porsche Carrera. Story, engine, chassis, pictures, mixed, projects, links, sponsors, contact and for sale.
- STK's 4x4 Dakar - Details of a Range Rover being converted at home. Includes why a Dakar, building gallery, contributors and contact.
- 7's Mailing List - Information on building a Caterham 7, Westfield, Striker, and Locost. FAQ, pictures, links, events, build page, diary and logbook.
- Kit Car Building - Gallery, FAQ, manufacturers, suppliers, links, diary and cost sheet.
- Mad Mechanics - Custom and Kit Cars Forum - Discussions including engine upgrades, manufacturers, classifieds, fiberglass, suspension and brakes.
- Madabout Kitcars - Manufacturers, shows and events, cars, SVA bits, support services, discussion forum, clubs and private ads.
- Lambo Lounge - About the Diablo with photos and information about the various parts of the car. Current build, chassis, body, front, rear, interior and notes.
- Dale Van Blokland's Lambo Builder.com - FAQ, gallery and build diary of Phantom Roadster.
- The National Kit Car Festival - Show in Newark. Dates, photo gallery, clubs, classified ads, and exhibitor information.
- KitCars.com - For sale, want to buy, unfinished projects, parts, equipment and molds, investors and jobs, want to trade, sponsors, turnkeys, companies, services, products, forums, classifieds, links and statistics.
- Kit Car Magazine.com - Vendor database, classifieds, discussion, news, visitors cars, consumer alerts, events, advertisers, opportunities, articles and forum.
- KitCar Central - Topics, reviews, links, forums, submit news, registration, statistics and contact.
- Kitcar.com - What's new, announcements, manufacturers, consumer alert, cars for sale, die cast models, photography tips, archives, Cobra country, assembly shops, titles and insurance, clubs registry, guide, bookstores, humor and links.
- Kit-Car Magazine - Monthly publication for enthusiasts. Includes a donor guide, events, accessories, list of manufacturers, clubs, and subscription information.
- Kellison Cars - Message board, pictures, publications, technical, links, registry, odd styles, wanted, for sale, upgrades, GT 40 and catalogs.
- Tim and Tom's Car Pages - Westfield, Dax, Ferrari, links, gadgets and about the builders.
- La Bala - A lightweight and low cost, mid-engined automobile for road and track use. News, diary, gallery, links and contact.
- Build Your Own Race Car - Resources for the amateur designer with building strategies, mechanical engineering software, and sanctioning bodies rules and guidelines. Links included.
- Giles Cooper's Tiger Cat Site - Summary of the build, SVA test, specifications, modifications, interests, boring bits, and ERA photos.
- Esther Seven - A Lotus 7 replica built in Sweden. Contains background in Swedish and English. Chassis construction, on the racetrack, pictures, links, contact, updates, parts, for sale, fun stuff and forum.
- Ian & Richard's Dutton Phaeton - Specifications, photos, things we've done, motion video and shows.
- Project Calabrina - An off-road racer based on VW parts. Pictures of the build and when it's raced.
- Building a Quantum Xtreme Kit Car - Describing choosing, building, registering, driving and modifying cars. Pictures and plans included.
- Duckhunt Car Design & Engineering - About the owners, the workshop, for sale, contact, general information, features, assembly and pictures.
- The GJM 7 Sportscar - Features the author's car, with technical details, history, and photos.
- The Royale Sabre Kit Car Building Story - Donor, preparation, photos, and links.
- All American Lotus 7 Inspired Roadster - The Brunton Stalker V6 Clubman is a high performance sportscar for builders in the U.S.A. Construction, performance options, specifications, components and FAQ.
- 1950s Specials - Dedicated to the early days of fibreglass car body construction and the industry that surrounded the specials craze during the ten years from 1954 - 1964. Pictures and history of the various manufacturers and their cars. Requires Java.
- John's Pembleton Build Site - Covers the work on a Brooklands from inception to completion with pictures, build diary, hints, tips, Sylva Leader, Round Table, rant and links.
- DL 10 Predator - What's new, what is the car, building, links, shows, trophies and photos.
- Dune Buggy Nostalgia - Personal page dedicated to a restoration and reproduction of a vintage Meyers Manx. What's new, history, parts hunt, project diary, photos, acknowledgments and links.
- Kitcar and Replica - Tips and advice, books, how to buy and things to do, definitions, bodies, frame construction types, FAQ and links.
- Tiffany Classic Owners Kit Car Club - Maintenance and parts, owner's manual, for sale, links, pictures and history.
- LamborghiniReplica.com - Online tour, for sale, cars in progress, Knott's Berry Farm show, secrets about construction, supplement to book, photo guide and links.
- Paul Randle's Kudos - A three wheeled special built at Crewe in 1986 by Paul and Kevin Randle. Space frame, panels, body work, fuel tank, paint and photos.
- Davesweb Personal Site - Includes details of a Jago Geep and GTM Libra. Build diary, links, contact, updates and photos.
- The Midas Sportscars Enthusiast Site - History, FAQ, technical, advertisements, stories, photo gallery, archive and links.
- Yahoo Groups: Rotus 7 - Mailing list for the promotion and ownership of cars which are based on the Lotus 7, Caterham, Westfield and Locost type cars.
- Yahoo Groups: Kit Car - Mailing list for fans including turnkeys, Cobras, Countach, Ferrari, Fiberfab and classic roadsters.
- Yahoo Groups: Formula27 Owners Club - Forum for discussion including links and pictures.
- Glassic Annex - Glassic Model A Ford replicas, also known as Replicars. History and support site for the Phaeton and Roadster replicas of 1931 Fords manufactured in the 1960's and 1970's.
- LoCost Clubman - This is the complete story and photos of the construction of the sportscar from a Nissan Silvia donor in the far north Queensland town of Weipa. How it got started, organized, construction, photos, progression and touring.
- Bike Transplant Central - Devoted to using motorcycle engines in cars. FAQ, list of donors, build diaries and links.
- Yahoo Autos: Tiger Racing - List for people who own, or are interested in, the kitcars made by Tiger Racing.
Wiadomości
Wydawca książki Zyzaka przeprosi córkę Lecha Wałęsy?
Wydawnictwo Arcana ma przeprosić córkę Lecha Wałęsy za książkę Pawła Zyzaka o jej ojcu. Tak zdecydował dzisiaj krakowski sąd.
IPN: będzie ekshumacja Stanisława Pyjasa
Decyzją IPN zaskoczona jest rodzina. Bogusław Sonik, przyjaciel Pyjasa, mówi: - Nie wiem, co ta ekshumacja miałaby wyjaśnić.